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Ukrainian Military Claims Sniper Took Out Russian Soldier from 1.68 Miles Away

Clare Fitzgerald
Ukrainian sniper aiming his rifle

Ukraine’s Office of Strategic Communications has released a video, which it claims shows a Ukrainian sniper taking out a Russian soldier from 1.68 miles away.…

Ukrainian Commandos Destroy Attack Helicopters At Russian Air Base

Clare Fitzgerald
Mangled parts from a Kamov Ka-52 strewn across the ground

Video has emerged showing what are believed to be Ukrainian commandos planting explosives on Russian attack helicopters, ultimately leading to their destruction. The footage, taken…

Biden: Strike on Polish Border Village Likely Caused By Ukrainian Air Defense Missile – Not Russia

Clare Fitzgerald
Two Polish police officers in a crater caused by a missile strike

UPDATE, 11/16/2022 – US President Joe Biden has revealed the supposed Russian missile strike that killed two individuals in eastern Poland was likely the result…

Veterans Call for Canada to Award First Victoria Cross Since World War II

Elisabeth Edwards

Veterans in Canada are calling on the federal government to recognize the bravest acts of heroism performed by soldiers during the War in Afghanistan by…

US Air Force, Kratos Successfully Conduct Test Flight of XQ-58A Valkyrie

Kratos XQ-58A Valkyrie dropping an Area-I Altius-600

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions have completed yet another successful test flight of the XQ-58A Valkyrie at Yuma…

Veterans Hold Reunion 50 Years After Believing One Had Been Killed In Action In Vietnam

Rosemary Giles
Ivis Sloane, Jim Mattis and Tony Solis sitting together on a couch

Jim Mattis, Ivis Sloane and Tony Solis served in the same unit during the Vietnam War, forging an unbreakable bond throughout the conflict. This made…

Arizona City Celebrated WWII Veteran’s 105th Birthday with Amazing Surprise

Athena Wright smiling

Athena Wright was a young woman in her 20s when she embarked on the adventure of a lifetime, as well as the greatest sacrifice of…

Pentagon Claims Russian Military Has ‘Probably Lost Half of Their Main Battle Tanks’

Clare Fitzgerald
Ukrainian soldier walking by a damaged Russian tank

Over eight months since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine, the US Department of Defense has released a statement, saying the Russian forces have not…

Rare Photographs Reveal the Honorable History of Japan’s Samurai

Portrait of four samurai dressed in armor

Japan’s samurai were among the most powerful warriors of their time, rising through the ranks of society to become rulers in their own right. Not…

US Army Veteran Treated to Ballroom Dancing, Pinning Ceremony in Recognition of Service

Jessica Manthe standing with Ed Lawler

In recognition of Veterans Day and National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, St. Croix Hospice in Wisconsin has shared the story of veteran Ed Lawler’s…

A Devastating Plane Crash Took Out 236 Members of the 101st Airborne

Members of the 101st Airborne standing before caskets draped in American flags

In December 1985, the 101st Airborne suffered its greatest single-day loss when a passenger plane carrying 236 members of the division crashed shortly after taking…

David Larsen Took On 50 Enemy Troops With Just An M60 Machine Gun

Soldiers walking ashore in Vietnam + Navy Cross

When an ambush turned sour, Petty Officer David Larsen took up arms to provide support for his fellow servicemen. Taking on an enemy force of…